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Abstracts - Abstract submission is via the Internet and will be available from 1 February 2010. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 1 April 2010. Notes for Presenters will be available soon.
- please see Housing.Airport – located just a few hundred yards away from the Geneva Palexpo Conference Centre, Geneva International Airport (www.gva.ch) services a network of a hundred or so destinations spread right across the globe. It is only 5km (3 miles) from the city centre which is easily accessible via taxi or public transport/road networks. For further information please refer to the airport website www.gva.ch
Awards and Prizes - For further information regarding the Awards and Prizes for submitted Abstracts please click here.
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Banks and exchange
Official opening hours of banks in Geneva are generally from 0830-1630, Monday to Friday, sometimes with a break for lunch. Some city and tourist resort banks also open on Saturday, often 0900–1600.
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CME Credits - For further information regarding CME and EACCME accreditation please click here
Climate - Average temperatures: winter 10°C (50°F), summer 23°C (73°F)
Credit Cards - Most hotels, restaurants and shops in Geneva accept major credit cards.
Currency – Swiss franc (CHF). Average rate: 1 Euro = CHF 1.50. The exchange rate for the Euro and the Swiss Franc is not officially fixed and is subject to daily market fluctuations. Conversion rate is available at exchange offices, banks and in newspapers.
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Dates - The dates of the 24th EACTS Annual Meeting are 11-15 September 2010.
Disclaimer – The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) cannot accept any liability for death, injury, or any loss, cost or expense suffered or incurred by any person if such loss is caused or results from the act, default or omission of any person other than an employee or agent of EACTS. In particular, the EACTS cannot accept any liability for losses arising from the provision or non-provision of services provided by hotel companies or transport operators. Nor can EACTS accept liability for losses suffered by reason of war including threat of war, riot and civil strife, terrorist activity, natural disaster, weather, flood, drought, technical, mechanical or electrical breakdown within any premises visited by delegates and/or partners in connection with the Annual Meeting, industrial disputes, governmental action, regulation or technical problems which may affect the services provide in connection with the Annual Meeting. EACTS is not able to give any warranty that a particular person will appear as a speaker or panellist.
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EACTS Executive Secretariat
Registration, Scientific Secretariat, Exhibition Management, Sponsorship
3 Park Street
Windsor
Berks SL4 1LU, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 832166
Fax: +44 (0) 1753 620407
Email: info@eacts.co.uk
Electricity - The power supply in Switzerland is 230V/50 Hz
Exhibition - The Exhibition is open to pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of medical and surgical equipment, software equipment and scientific publishers. The Exhibition will take place in Hall 1 of the Geneva Palexpo and will be open as follows:
Sunday 12 September 16:30-19:00
Monday 13 September 09:00-17:00
Tuesday 14 September 09:00-17:00
Wednesday 15 September 09:00-12:00
Delegate refreshments will be served at various locations within the exhibition hall. All enquiries and correspondence regarding the Exhibition should be directed to the EACTS Executive Secretariat.
Exhibitors - for further information please see Technical Exhibition
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Housing - The official hotel accommodation secretariat for the 24th EACTS Annual Meeting is Kuoni Destination Management. Further information can be found here.
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Insurance and Liability - participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. EACTS cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage, accident to private property or additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather and any other cause.
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Kuoni Travel Ltd - The official housing and tours secretariat for the 24th EACTS Annual Meeting is:
Kuoni Travel Ltd
Destination Management
Geneva Business Center
Avenue des Morgines 12
CH-1213 Petit -Lancy, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 908 18 30
Mobile +41 79 542 99 55
Fax: +41 22 908 18 35
www.kuoni-dmc.com
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Letters of Invitation - Letters of invitation required to meet the administrative and legal regulations of some countries are available to participants on-line by clicking here, or alternatively upon written request to the Executive Secretariat. Please write your name and address clearly, in order to ensure an efficient reply. Such letters should not, however, be construed as a financial commitment on the part of the Organisers.
Lunch and Refreshments - Coffee and tea will be available in the exhibition area during official programme breaks and will be included in the registration fee. Lunch is not included in the registration fee. However, there will be catering points in the exhibition area where delegates may purchase food and drinks.
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Official Language - The official language of the meeting is English.
Opening Hours - The Annual Techno-College of EACTS will be held from 08:00-18:00 on Saturday 11 September. Postgraduate Courses will be held all day on Sunday 12 September from 08:30 to 16:30. The main scientific programme will commence at 08:30 on Monday 13 September and end at 13:00 on Wednesday 15 September. Breakfast Sessions will be held on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 September from 07:30-08:30.
Registration and information desks will be open on the Ground Floor of the Palexpo Conference Center at the following times:
Friday 10 September 14:00-18:00
Saturday 11 September 07:00-19:00
Sunday 12 September 07:00-19:00
Monday 13 September 07:00-17:00
Tuesday 14 September 07:00-17:00
Wednesday 15 September 08:00-12:00
To avoid unnecessary delay, you are strongly recommended to register and collect Meeting documentation on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 September if possible. Delegates who register and receive their badges by mail prior to the event should report to the Fast Track area where they will be issued with their lanyard and meeting documentation.
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Palexpo – venue for the 24th EACTS Annual Meeting:
GENEVA PALEXPO
Fondation ORGEXPO
CP 112
CH - 1218 Grand-Saconnex
Tel: +41 22 761 1063
Fax: +41 22 798 0100
www.geneva-palexpo.ch
Passports and Visas - Check passport and visa requirements in due time before you leave. For information on visa requirements, please contact your nearest Swiss Embassy.
Travellers requiring a visa to enter Switzerland should ensure that it entitles them to re-enter after having visited neighbouring countries. A valid passport is essential for excursions into France and Italy and, for certain nationals, visas must be obtained beforehand.
Useful websites:
Federal Office for Migration: http://www.bfm.admin.ch/bfm/en/home.html
Overview of identity papers and visa provisions for entry into Switzerland: http://www.bfm.admin.ch/bfm/en/home/themen/einreise/merkblatt_einreise.html
For any other queries regarding passports, identity cards and visas necessary for your trip, please contact your travel agency or airline directly.
Postgraduate Courses - Six postgraduate courses will be held on Sunday 12 September on Acquired Cardiac Disease, Vascular Disease, Thoracic Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Perfusion
and Basic Science.
Presenters - Notes and Guidelines for presenting at the 24th EACTS Annual Meeting will be available shortly.
Public Transport – refer to Transport and Travel Information here.
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Registration – individual registration click here. Group registration click here.
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Satellite Meetings - For further information on Satellite Meeting opportunities please contact the EACTS Executive Secretariat.
Scientific Programme - The 24th EACTS Annual Meeting will concentrate on scientific exchanges in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery and will be presented in oral and video sessions, in addition to 'hands-on' demonstrations of heart specimens.
Secretariat - Please click here.
Shopping hours - Shops are generally open from 0900-2000 Monday to Friday with Saturday hours being limited to 0800-1600. Very few shops are open on Sundays and some will stay closed on Monday, while others may open a bit later on Monday morning.
Speakers - Notes and Guidelines for presenting at the 24th EACTS Annual Meeting to follow shortly.
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- Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone, hailed in the street or found at about 60 authorised taxi ranks in town, airport and main station.Fares between airport and city range from about CHF 30 to CHF 35 (€19-22) and depending on traffic conditions, time of day and number of passengers. Presently, the fare within Geneva, including airport, is the amount shown on the taximeter. The driver will request a small extra charge for luggage. Tip and VAT are included. Basic charge: CHF 6.30 (€4) + kilometre CHF 3.20 (€2).
Technical Exhibition - Pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of technical equipment and software, as well as publishers of related scientific books and journals are invited to participate in the Trade Exhibition held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. For more information click here.
Techno-College - 11 September 2010. The Annual Techno-College is an integral part of EACTS and will update you on the latest developments in the field of Cardiovascular, Thoracic and Congenital Surgery. For further information click here.
Tours – for information regarding tours, please contact our official partner, Kuoni Travel Ltd:
Kuoni Travel Ltd
Geneva Business Center
Avenue des Morgines 12
CH-1213 Petit -Lancy, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 908 18 30
Mobile +41 79 542 99 55
Fax: +41 22 908 18 35
www.kuoni-dmc.com
Transport & Travel Information - click here
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– Geneva Palexpo. One of Europe's largest convention centres offering international conference facilities for up to 15,000 participants.GENEVA PALEXPO
Fondation ORGEXPO
CP 112
CH - 1218 Grand-Saconnex
Tel: +41 22 761 1063
Fax: +41 22 798 0100
www.geneva-palexpo.ch
Visas – refer to Passports and Visas above.
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Weather – see climate